Jianbin Meng
Director of Economics and Environment, ILZSG, Portugal
Mr Meng’s presentation will examine the impact of Chinese government policies on lead battery and lead metal use. It highlights China's dominant role in global lead production and usage, detailing key policies that regulate waste battery recycling and reduce environmental risks, and the implications of these policies including overcapacity in the lead recycling sector and challenges for primary lead production. The presentation will also discuss the shift from lead-acid batteries (LABs) to lithium-ion batteries in various applications due to new safety standards/energy efficiency and the tendency to exclude LABs from certain applications. Regarding the future development of the LAB market, the presentation concludes, that despite stringent regulations and competition from alternative technologies, LABs remain relevant due to high replacement demand and limited supply of alternative materials. To sustain its relevance, the industry has to emphasise the need for technological innovation and better communication about LABs' benefits and risks to maintain its market position.
Bio
Since 2017, Jianbin has served as the Director of Economics and Environment at intergovernmental organizations, including the International Nickel Study Group and the International Lead and Zinc Study Group. Prior to this, from 1999 to 2016, he held various roles in government and related sectors, such as Director of International Consulting and Cooperation of CISA, Coordination Officer for World Bank/Asian Development Bank projects in Beijing Municipality, Liaison Officer and Editor in Chief in the State Administration of Metallurgical Industry, contributing expertise in international trade, economics, and metallurgical industry collaboration. Academically, He earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of International Business and Economics and a degree in International Economics and Trade from North Eastern University.
